🇹🇷Visa options for Turkey
Turkey offers 32 permit types across 7 categories — from tourist e-Visas and the Digital Nomad Visa to citizenship by investment, the Turquoise Card, and 5 distinct routes to Turkish citizenship. 21 lead to permanent residency; 29 don't require a job offer. Here's every Turkey permit tracked by VisaMatch.
32permit types
7categories
21PR pathways
29no job needed
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Visa categories in Turkey
All Turkey permit types
Visitor (8)
Visa Exemption (Short Stay) Free
90-day visa-free entry for 90+ nationalities including EU, USA, UK, Canada, Japan, South Korea, Australia, UAE, Russia (60 days)
e-Visa (Tourism & Business) USD 20–60
Online visa for 40+ nationalities; 30 or 90 days; apply at evisa.gov.tr; instant approval
e-Visa (Conditional — Third-Country Visa Holders) USD 20–60
For nationals of India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Egypt, Philippines and others holding a valid physical Schengen/USA/UK visa
Sticker Visa — Single Entry ~USD 50–70
Embassy/consulate visa for nationalities not eligible for e-Visa; tourism, business, conferences; 5–15 business days
Sticker Visa — Multiple Entry ~USD 180–220
Embassy multiple-entry visa; unlimited entries within validity; 90/180-day stay rule applies
Transit Visa (Embassy/Consulate) ~USD 50–130
For nationals transiting Turkey overland or exiting airport transit zone; single or double transit
Airside Transit (Visa-Free) Free
No visa required for most nationalities transiting Turkish airports without exiting; maximum 24 hours airside
e-ATV — Electronic Airport Transit Visa Free
Required (since April 2024) for nationals of 10 countries transiting Istanbul to Colombia, Mexico, Panama, or Venezuela
Work (5)
Temporary Work Permit 12,575 TRY/year
Employer-sponsored permit; employer must meet financial thresholds; max 1 foreign per 5 Turkish employees; also serves as residence permit
Independent Work Permit 125,802 TRY
Self-employment/entrepreneur route; must establish Turkish company; hire Turkish citizens; points-based assessment
Permanent Work Permit 125,802 TRY
Indefinite work authorization after 8 years legal work in Turkey; rights comparable to Turkish citizens
Seasonal Work Permit Reduced fee
Agricultural and animal husbandry work only; up to 6 months per season; applied via İŞKUR provincial office
Internship Work Permit Exemption Exempt
Erasmus+, student exchange, and international internship programs; 4–12 months depending on program type
Special (6)
Turquoise Card Turkey's Green Card
Permanent work and residence for highly-skilled professionals, investors, scientists, artists, and entrepreneurs; points-based; indefinite after 3-year transition
Short-Term Residence Permit (Tourism / Lifestyle) ~31,112 TRY/year
For lifestyle migrants, digital nomads without nomad visa, retirees; up to 2 years renewable; USD 500–600/month minimum funds
Short-Term Residence Permit (Property Ownership) ~31,112 TRY/year
Own residential property worth minimum USD 200,000 (since Oct 2023); up to 2 years; subject to closed-zone restrictions
Short-Term Residence Permit (Company Establishment) 964 TRY card fee
Establish a Turkish company with TRY 500,000 minimum paid-in capital; requires Business-Trade Visa for initial entry
Digital Nomad Visa / Residence Permit 964 TRY
Launched April 2024; age 21–55; USD 3,000/month minimum; ~34 nationalities; 1 year renewable; no work for Turkish companies
Short-Term Residence Permit — Investor (5-Year) Investor category
5-year permit for investors meeting CBI thresholds (USD 400,000+ real estate or USD 500,000+ other routes)
Permanent (9)
Long-Term Residence Permit 964 TRY
Indefinite residency after 8 years continuous legal residence; student permits count at 50%; rights equivalent to Turkish citizens
Turkish Citizenship by Ordinary Naturalization
5 years continuous legal residence + Turkish language proficiency + clean record; 12–36 months processing
Turkish Citizenship by Marriage
3 years married to Turkish citizen with genuine cohabitation; 6–24 months processing
Turkish Citizenship by Birth / Descent
Automatic at birth with at least one Turkish citizen parent; dual citizenship permitted with no restrictions
Turkish Citizenship by Investment — Real Estate USD 400,000+
Purchase residential real estate worth USD 400,000+ with 3-year resale restriction; GEDAŞ valuation required; 6–12 months; no prior residency needed
Turkish Citizenship by Investment — Bank Deposit USD 500,000+
Deposit USD 500,000 in Turkish bank for 3 years (now in TRY with full currency risk; KKM scheme closed Jan 2025)
Turkish Citizenship by Investment — Fixed Capital USD 500,000+
USD 500,000 fixed capital investment in Turkish company; certified by Ministry of Industry and Technology
Turkish Citizenship by Investment — Government Bonds / Fund Shares USD 500,000+
USD 500,000 in government bonds, real estate investment fund (GYF) or venture capital fund (GSYF) shares; 3-year hold
Turkish Citizenship by Investment — Job Creation
Create and maintain 50+ full-time jobs for Turkish citizens; certified by Ministry of Family and Social Services
Humanitarian (3)
International Protection (Refugee / Conditional Refugee / Subsidiary Protection) Free
Turkey uses geographical limitation — refugee status only for Europeans; non-Europeans receive conditional refugee status; ~202,000 applicants/holders as of end-2024
Temporary Protection (Syrian Nationals / Mass Influx) Free
~2.9 million Syrians under temporary protection — world's largest refugee population; Syrians exempt from work permits since October 2024
Humanitarian Residence Permit 964 TRY
Discretionary permit for exceptional humanitarian circumstances; covers domestic violence victims, trafficking victims (up to 3 years), and emergency medical situations
Frequently Asked Questions about moving to Turkey
How many visa types does Turkey offer?
Turkey offers 32 permit types across 7 categories — covering visitor, work, special residence, family, study, permanent settlement, and humanitarian routes.
Can I move to Turkey without a job offer?
Yes — 29 of Turkey's 32 permit types don't require a pre-arranged job offer. These include the e-Visa, short-term residence permits (tourism, property ownership, company establishment), the Digital Nomad Visa, all citizenship-by-investment routes, and the Turquoise Card.
How do I get Turkish citizenship by investment?
Turkey offers 5 citizenship-by-investment routes: real estate (minimum USD 400,000 with 3-year resale restriction), bank deposit (USD 500,000 for 3 years in TRY), fixed capital investment (USD 500,000), government bonds/fund shares (USD 500,000 for 3 years), or job creation (50+ full-time Turkish citizens). Processing takes 6–12 months and no prior residency is required. Dual citizenship is permitted.
What is the Turkey Digital Nomad Visa?
Turkey launched its Digital Nomad Visa in April 2024 via GoTürkiye. Available to remote workers from approximately 34 approved nationalities (EU/EEA, UK, USA, Canada, Russia, Ukraine, and others) who earn at least USD 3,000/month from non-Turkish employers. Applicants must be aged 21–55 and hold a university degree. The permit is valid for 1 year, renewable. Working for Turkish companies is prohibited.
How do I check my eligibility for Turkey visas?
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